In Part 1 of this article we discussed the effects of widespread tragic events on a person’s emotional and physical well-being. While many of us remain physically separated from these larger-scale events, most people experience direct tragedy at least [...]
While television media is often riddled with more bad news than good, for many the past few weeks have seemed particularly hard to stomach. Images and reports on 9-11, the mass shooting at the Naval Base and impending war [...]
By Ashley Schmutzer, MA, LPC For many parents, this time of year signifies a huge change in their family dynamics, as they have a young adult that is heading off to college. While this can be a very exciting [...]
By: Michael W. Elgersma Being a parent isn't easy and it's ok if you don't know what you're doing. To help out, here are a few tips for becoming a better parent: - Help your child learn to discuss [...]
Have you ever been hurt by someone in the church? In the following video, Grant takes a look at different ways conflict can happen within a church organization, and what you should do if you encounter treatment you feel [...]
by: Amy Churchill Self-injury (SI) has become a common way of coping for teens. Although self-injury is not a new trend, it is a current one and parents of teens who self-injure are still left with many questions [...]